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If LIPA is successful in lowering the taxes it pays for the Barrett Power Plant in Island Park, it could mean significantly higher taxes for school district residents.

The Long Island Power Authority plans to challenge the tax assessment of the Barrett Power Plant in Island Park in the hope of reducing the taxes it pays, which could lead to dire financial … more

Alex Costello | 11/18/10

Do solar panels make sense for my house?

Q. What can you tell me about solar on my house? Do I need a permit and will it really make sense for me? I am near retirement and if I downsize in about 10 years, I don't know if it's really worth it. more

Monte Leeper | 9/22/10

Sen. Fuschillo calls for audit of LIPA’s $30M Earl bill

Following reports that the Long Island Power Authority spent an estimated $30 million on Hurricane Earl, leaving customers to potentially face a rate increase, New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. and other area lawmakers requested this past week that State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli conduct an audit of LIPA’s handling of the situation. more

9/13/10

Solar panels on my roof?

Q. What can you tell me about solar on my house? Do I need a permit and will it really make sense for me? I am near retirement and if I downsize in about 10 years, I don't know if it's really worth it. more

By Monte Leeper | 8/5/10

We’re drowning in an ocean of black oil

Yeah! Drill, baby, drill! Let’s suck every last drop of oil from the ocean floor in the waters off the good ol’ U.S. of A., and to heck with the environment and the environmental regulations holding us up from taking what’s ours — oil, beautiful, black oil, the world’s carbon legacy passed down to us by God to power our nation, keep us safe and make us rich. more

Scott Brinton | 5/6/10

‘Green’ lights ahead for Nassau County

County Executive Ed Mangano’s aides, in sharp business suits, suddenly appeared out of side doors, carrying folding stands, maps and charts, which they hurriedly set up in the center of the Nassau County Executive and Legislative Building’s ornate press room. Then came the big yellow stoplight. more

Scott Brinton | 3/18/10

A massive tree fell on an SUV parked on Soper Avenue in Oceanside, blocking the street.

Oceanside, Island Park residents cope in storm's wake

Oceanside and Island Park residents are dealing with the aftermath of a major storm that blew through the area last weekend, downing trees and power lines and leaving many residents in the dark for … more

Annmarie Fertoli | 3/17/10

LIPA, Hempstead work to restore power

Kevin Law, president of the Long Island Power Authority, described last Saturday’s nor’easter as “one of the biggest weather events in Long Island history.” more

Anthony Bottan | 3/17/10

Carrell Boulevard and Bea Court were flooded Saturday.

Storm blows through Oceanside, Island Park

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Annmarie Fertoli | 3/14/10

DEC seeks upgrades at I.P. power plant

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has determined that National Grid must upgrade the cooling system at the E.F Barrett Power Station in Island Park. Spokeswoman Aphrodite … more

Annmarie Fertoli | 1/27/10